VOLITIVE
Etymology
Adjective
volitive (not comparable)
Of or pertaining the will or volition.
(grammar, of a verb) In the volitive; expressing a wish.
Noun
volitive (countable and uncountable, plural volitives)
(uncountable, linguistics) A verb form found in certain languages which indicates that a certain action is willed, although it may not be performed in fact.
(linguistics) A specific volitive form of a verb.
Source: Wiktionary
Vol"i*tive, a. Etym: [See Volition.]
1. Of or pertaining to the will; originating in the will; having the power to will. "They not only perfect the intellectual faculty, but the volitive." Sir M. Hale.
2. (Gram.)
Definition: Used in expressing a wish or permission as, volitive proposition.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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